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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.92, 4,066.78 and 1,066.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.92, 4,066.78 and 1,066.52 is: 1,600.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.92 : 4,066.78 = 1,066.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.92/4,066.78 = 1,066.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.92x = 4,066.78 × 1,066.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.92x = 4,337,302.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,337,302.21/2,709.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.53

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